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WV12 YDT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,996 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially seized

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate not very reflective

Wiper blades poor

Fail 24 Jun 2024 111,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch partially seized

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate not very reflective

Wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Jul 2023 104,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (stepped inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (stepped inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are feathered on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,132 miles

All four tyres out of shape

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 82,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres out of shape

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,335 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to wear low on inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,784 miles

both rear Tyre wearing on inner side

emission is too lean to measure

engine under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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WV12 YDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 YDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WV12 YDT registered?

WV12 YDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 YDT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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